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Aiello, Adele
AIELLO-Adele on July 6, 2005 of Manhasset, NY. Beloved wife of the late John
F. Dear mother of Robert and Lori. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Danielle,
John and Katherine. Devoted daughter of Catherine Cavaliere. In repose at the
Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Thursday 6-9pm and
Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10am, St. Mary's RC Church,
Manhasset. Entombment Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Pt. Washington, NY. Donations in
her memory may be made to the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation at North
Shore Hospital, Manhasset, NY.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Anzalone, Michael (Memoriam)
MICHAEL ANZALONE
"Gumpus"
I miss you so much. I will love you
forever. Save me all the lemon
lollipops that Heaven has.
Love, Joann
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Ballou, Judith Lee (Foster)
BALLOU-Judith Lee (Foster) 66 of Ashland and formerly of Natick died Sunday
July 3, 2005 at her home. A resident of Ashland for 18 years she was born in
Natick the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Gerow) Foster. Mrs. Ballou
was a dental receptionist in the Natick Framingham area for many years. She is
survived by one son Thomas W. Ballou and one daughter Jennifer L. Cumia both
of Huntington Long Island, N.Y. Her former husband Lawrence William Ballou and
many cousins in the Natick and Sherborn area also survive her. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Sunday at 4:00PM in the
John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street at Natick Common. A visiting
hour will be held prior to service beginning at 3:00PM. Private burial will
take place in Pine Hill Cemetery Sherborn. Expressions of sympathy may be made
in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 120 Wall Street New
York, N.Y. 10005.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Buck, Annie (Pickering)
BUCK-Annie (nee Pickering), 99, of Roslyn. Survived by daughters Anne C.
Gallagher and Eleanor J. Millwater, six grandchildren, eleven great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Also survived by nieces and
nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00AM at
the Trinity Church on Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Contributions to Trinity
Church's "Book of Remembrance" or a charity of your choice in Annie Buck's
name would be appreciated. Arrangements made by the Roslyn Heights Funeral
Home.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Butcher, Patricia (Memoriam)
PATRICIA BUTCHER
A thousand wishes can't bring you back, we know because we've tried. Neither
can a million tears,
we know because we've cried.
You left behind some broken hearts and happy memories too,
although we have the memories,
all we want is you.
Love, Keith and Nancie, (Kenny) and Lee, Kerry and Joe, Kevin and Donna, Kathy
and Frank and all your grandchildren.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Butcher, Patricia (Memoriam)
PATRICIA BUTCHER
MOM
10/3/33 - 7/7/04
Remembering you is easy, I do it
everyday. But the missing you is
the heartache that will never go
away. You will always be
My Goldstar Mother.
Love You Always,
Kathy, Frank & Rockydog
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Carter, William J.
CARTER-William J., 60, of Huntington on July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of
Monique Carter. Loving father of Amie Carter and Gina Keil (Stephen). Dear
brother of Mae Broomfield. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 79PM at M.A.
Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral service
Sunday 8PM at funeral home. Inurnment, Long Island National Cemetery,
Pinelawn, NY 10AM July 15, 2005.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Collins, Mary K. (Kaelin)
COLLINS-Mary K. (nee Kaelin), 91, of Riverhead, on July 6, 2005. Loving wife
of the late David C. Collins. Beloved mother of Cathleen Oates and Maureen
Schmersal. Devoted grandmother of Matthew Oates, Christopher Schmersal,
Kristen Liberman and great grandmother of Kaelin Liberman. Family will receive
friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home,
406 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:30AM, at
St. John the Evangelist RC Church, Riverhead. Interment to follow in St.
John's Cemetery in Riverhead.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Conte, Antonette
CONTE-Antonette, of Dix Hills, on July 6, 2005. Beloved wife of the late
Robert A. Loving mother of Suzanne Sanders, Nancy Conte-Fisher and Robert
Conte Jr. Devoted grandmother of Megan, Thomas and Kristen Sanders. Dear
sister of Vincent DeStefano and Nicolina Romano. Reposing at Mangano Funeral
Home, Inc., 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, Thursday 7-9:30PM and Friday 2-5
and 7-9:30PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 8:45AM, St. Matthew's R.C. Church, Dix
Hills. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make
donations in her memory to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York
Ave., New York, NY 10131
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Danisi, Vito (Memoriam)
VITO DANISI
3/20/60 - 7/7/00
Fifth Anniversary in Heaven
Where have the last five years gone. Each day feels as if we are waiting for
you to come home. The last five years have been so difficult to say the least.
But the pain of you not being here to help us through these difficult times
makes it even harder. You are missed and loved more than could be expressed.
You will live on in our hearts forever.
Your Loving Wife,
Your Kids, and Family.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

DaVolio, Rose
DaVOLIO-Rose of Patchogue, on June 30, 2005. She was retired from
Fairchild-Republic. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DaVolio. She
is survived by two sisters and many nieces, nephews and friends. Her funeral
service was Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Interment was at Calverton National
Cemetery. Funeral Services were entrusted to Robertaccio Funeral Home Inc., 85
Medford Ave., Patchogue.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

DeSantis, Filomena
DeSANTIS-Filomena, of Garden City Park, on July 5, 2005 at the age of 92,
surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Lorenzo. Devoted
mother of Giuditta and Silvestro Spilabotte, Rosemarie and Teddy Parrotta,
Giovanni Ferrante and the late Nicoletta. Cherished grandmother of 12 and
great grandmother of 23. Fond sister of Franca Testani. Predeceased by 5
brothers and 3 sisters. Visiting for family and friends 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday
and Friday at the R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hillside Ave., New Hyde
Park. Funeral Mass, 9:15AM, Saturday at Notre Dame R.C. Church. Entombment to
follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Dirosse, Elizabeth
DIROSSE-Elizabeth, of Long Beach, on July 5, 2005. Beloved mother of
Elizabeth, Donna Novak, Joseph, and Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Kendall
and John Novak. Loving sister of Ed Farley and Peg Dorman. Reposing at
Vanella's Funeral Chapel Inc., 2860 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY on Thursday
and Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ignatius Martyr RC
Church, Long Beach, NY on Saturday at 9:45am. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Eberst, Dianne R. (LaVerdiere)
EBERST-Dianne R. (nee LaVerdiere), R.N., of Freeport, suddenly, on July 5,
2005. Beloved wife of James. Dear sister of John and the late Jane, Joseph
Charles and MaryAnn LaVerdiere. Adored aunt of Charles and Robert LaVerdiere.
Cherished daughter of the late Charles and Catherine LaVerdiere. Reposing at
Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, 110 Pine St. (corner So. Ocean Ave.),
Freeport. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church.
Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Visiting Friday 2-4; and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Fucci, Lucy
FUCCI-Lucy of Hicksville, NY on July 5, 2005. Beloved wife for 67 years to
Vincent. Loving mother of Guy, Roseann Roland, Michael and Cynthia Fucci
Radford. Devoted grandmother to Scott and Beatrice Fucci and Tara Radford.
Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends and relatives may visit Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Vernon C. Wagner
Funeral Homes, 125 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY. Funeral Mass Friday 11AM
at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at
Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Grawunder, Ernest G.
GRAWUNDER-Ernest G., of Pt. Jefferson Station, on July 5, 2005. Beloved
husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of Joan Cullen, Barbara Roberts,
Janet Zagarello, Deborah Santos and Suzanne Del Villar. Also survived by 15
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bryant
Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, Setauket. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-10PM.
Religious service Friday 1PM at the funeral home. Interment Calverton National
Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Harris, Jean F. (Memoriam)
JEAN F. HARRIS
7/7/1930 - 7/2/2004
Happy Birthday
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and miss you.
Your song is in Our Hearts Forever.
Love and Prayers Everyday,
Bill, Children & Grandchildren.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Kay, Shana
KAY-Shana, 19. Beloved daughter of Jane and Randy Kay; sister to Jared and
granddaughter to Gladys Bernstein. She passed on July 3rd, 2005 after a sudden
and quick illness. Shana had a verve for life that was readily apparent to all
who knew her. She loved being a student at University of Wisconsin, a
counselor at Camp Kinder Ring and being with our close knit family. You are
missed so terribly. 'Til we meet again. We love you very much, Mom and Dad.
Published in Newsday from 7/6/2005 - 7/8/2005.

Loria, Samuel
LORIA-Samuel of Oceanside, NY on July 6, 2005. Beloved husband of the late
Frances. Loving and devoted father of Angela (Joseph) Esimiati, Marie (Donald)
Fiore, Anita Loria and Anthony. Adored grandfather of nine and
great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Carmella Giampolo and Minnie
Maglino. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chaple, 52 Clinton Ave,
Thursday 2-7 PM. Funeral Mass St. Anthony's RC Church, Oceanside, Friday 9:45
AM. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY.
Published in Newsday from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005.

Mahoney, Mary Louise
MAHONEY-Mary Louise of Massapequa Park on July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of
John. Devoted mother of Kelly (Michael) Batchelor, Kathleen Shea and John
(Hope) Mahoney. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Emilia, and John.
Reposing at the Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd.,
(at Clark) Massapequa Park, NY, Thursday 2-4:30, 7-9:30pm. Religious Service
at the Funeral Home Friday, 10:30am. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

McGuire, Francis J.
McGUIRE-Francis J. of Central Islip on July 5, 2005 in his 86th year. Beloved
husband of the late Mary. Devoted father of Patricia and Dan Devine, Mary Ann
and Bob Pugh, and Bridget and Friend Burton. Fond brother of the late Edward
McGuire and Annie Grassgreen. Cherished grandfather of Kristen, Sean, and the
late Kevin, and great-grandfather of Kaitlin. Private cremation service at
Nassau Suffolk Crematory, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. In Frank's memory, donations to
Good Shepherd Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Moloney
Funeral Home, Central Islip.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Moles, Frank E.
MOLES-Frank E., 82, died on July 2, 2005 after a long illness. The cause of
death was complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was the husband of Arlene
"Hep" Snedeker Moles to whom he was married for 56 years. He attended St.
John's University and Hofstra. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps in WWII
attached to Air Sea Rescue in the South Pacific. Upon returning from the
service, he joined his parents in the restaurant business, "Eddie's", in
Lindenhurst, NY. In 1960 he went into the real estate business. He was a real
estate broker in Lindenhurst for 30 years. He was a charter member of Multiple
Listing Service, President of the South Shore Chapter of the LI Board of
Realtors, and a past President of the Lindenhurst Lions Club. He leaves dear
daughter Deb Wyman of Newport, RI and proud son Jeff Moles and special
daughter-in-law Fran Moles of Wilmington, NC and five grandchildren, the gifts
and love of his life. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help R.C. Church in Lindenhurst, NY at 1pm on Saturday July 9, 2005. Burial
will be private. In his memory, donations may be made to the Lindenhurst Lions
Club c/o Amityville Lions Club P.O. Box, 785 Amityville, NY, 11701, or to the
Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant La. Middletown, RI 02842.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Murphy, James Leslie
MURPHY-James Leslie, 61 years old, of Rockville Centre, NY, suddenly on April
2, 2005 in Palm Springs, FL. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Kevin of
Rockville Centre, John Donald of Manorville, nieces Trisha and Colleen, nephew
Sean and family friend Robert April. A private Memorial Mass will be held in
August. Burial with full Military Honors will be on Monday, July 18th, 1pm, at
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Muzyka, Regina A.
MUZYKA-Regina A., (nee Smith), in her 53rd year. Born and raised in Merrick,
NY, and formerly of Islandia, NY. Regina passed away after a long and
courageous battle with lung cancer on Monday, June 27th, at her Palatine,
Illinois home. She was Vice President in the Information Technology Department
at ABN AMRO (LaSalle Bank, Chicago) as well as a valued mentor and trusted
friend to all of her colleagues. She loved her Palatine home and Florida villa
and was devoted to exquisitely decorating them and spending as much time as
possible in Florida fishing and boating. Beloved wife of John W. Loving sister
of Karen S. Dudek of Smithtown, NY, Robert J. Smith of Great Falls, VA and
Gregory J. Smith of Alpharetta, GA. Devoted daughter of the late Robert and
Regina Smith. Dear sister-in-law of Virginia A. Brennan of Bethel Park, PA and
Kenneth Muzyka of Easton, PA. Cherished stepmother of Beth Anne Muzyka,
Deirdre Cardenas and daughter-in-law of John and Florence Muzyka. She is also
survived by six loving nieces and 10 nephews. A memorial service will be held
Saturday 2-5PM at Moloney's Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Rd.,
Hauppauge, NY. Religious Service 4PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory can be made to Wellness Place, 1619 West Colonial Pkwy., Palatine, IL
60067.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

O'Brien, Sean Bernard (Memoriam)
SEAN BERNARD O'BRIEN
7/7//72 - 4/26/92
Happy Birthday Seano
You are always remembered
and forever loved.
Mom, Megan, Chip, Eric,
Courtney, Kyle, Kelsey & Lindsay
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Oestreicher, May
OESTREICHER-May, age 84, of Coram, formerly of Uniondale on July 5, 2005.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Franz. Devoted mother of Franz
(Lee), Anita (Bob) Clark, Ron (Laurie) and Donna (James) Klingel. Cherished
grandmother of Darrin, Thomas, Michael, Todd, Chad, Anna, Tricia, Jason,
Anastasia and Zarus and great-grandmother of Robert, Scott, Darrin Jr.,
Salinger, Caiden and Owen. Reposing at Marinello Funeral Home, Inc., 493
Middle Country Road, Coram. Religious Services in the Funeral Home Thursday
8PM. Funeral Friday 10:00AM, Grace Lutheran Church Uniondale followed by
Interment at Greenfield Cemetery. Visitation continues Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Pratt Sr., George E.
GEORGE E. PRATT, SR.
Passed on Friday, June 24, 2005, in Palm Coast, FL.
A Memorial Service will be held July 9th, 11:00AM, at Ss. Cyril and Methodius
RC Church, Deer Pk.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Quinn, Terence (Memoriam)
TERENCE QUINN
21st ANNIVERSARY

THEN

NOW

FOREVER
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Rust Sr., John W.
RUST-John W., Sr. "Jack". July 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Carrol (Harris).
Dear father of John W. Jr. (Helen) Rust, Suzanne (Ed) Page, Jeanne (Ray)
Lopez. Grandfather of Heather and Joe. Great Grandfather of Lillian Teal.
Brother of Rosalie Larthe, Richard (Jo) Rust and the late James (survived by
Mary Frances) Rust. Brother-in-law of Robert (Margaret) Harris. Survived by
nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to a Memorial visitation
Friday 2-5PM at the James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc., 335 Ontario St.,
Buffalo, NY 14207. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00AM in
Nazareth Lutheran Church, 269 Skillen, Buffalo. In lieu of flowers memorials
to Nazareth Lutheran Church.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Sharkey, Tammy (Memoriam)
TAMMY SHARKEY
7/16/59 - 7/7/04
Happy 46th Birthday and
First Anniversary In Heaven.
We hold you dear in our Hearts. You are forever loved and deeply missed
always. We love you.
Mom, Ricky, Marybeth,
Nicky, Jessica
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.

Sullivan, Carol M.
SULLIVAN-Carol M., of Stony Brook, on July 5, 2005 in her 70th year. Beloved
wife of William. Loving mother of Kathleen O'Brien, William, the late Kevin,
James and Patricia Lupo. Also survived by eight loving grandchildren. Dear
sister of Lorraine Corounis and Nicole Janssen. Friends may call at the
Casimir Funeral Home, 523 Rt. 112, Port Jefferson Station. Visiting Thursday
2-5 and 7-10PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30AM, St. James RC Church,
Setauket, Interment St. John's Cemetery.
Published in Newsday on 7/7/2005.